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Yes. 1940-45 and 1951-55.
Winston Churchill was Britain's Prime Minister from May 1940 until July 1945 and again from 1951 until 1955.
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∙ 13y agoWinston Leonard Spencer Churchill first became Prime Minister Of Britain when Neville Chamberlain resigned in May 1940. He was appointed by King George VI who believed he would have the support of a majority of Members of the Parliament and so be able to form a Government.
Churchill again became Prime Minister in October 1951 when the Conservative Party of which he was Leader gained a Majority of seats in Parliament at a General Election and so again he was appointed by King George VI.
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∙ 16y agoHe was deemed to be the only person able to lead a coalition government (he had been a Liberal MP) he had fought in the Boer war and had been a minister in WWI and was against the main Conservative policy of appeasing the Nazis.
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∙ 15y agoAfter the unsuccessful defence of Norway in 1940 the Nation and the House of Commons Lost confidence in Neville Chamberlain.
It was thought that Lord Halifax , a prominent appeaser, would succeed him, but thankfully Churchill was appointed.
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∙ 13y agoWinston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (which includes England) from May 1940 until July 1945 and again from 1951 until 1955. He died in 1965.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Neville Chamberlain resigned.
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Who became the Prime Minister of Britain in 1945?
Winston Churchill
Did Winston churchill become prime minister of the oposition?
The Opposition doesn't have a Prime Minister. Winston Churchill became Leader of the Opposition when he lost the election in July 1945.
When did Winston Churchill become the Prime Minister of the United Kingom?
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in 1941 after Neville Chamberlain became too ill to continue being the PM. He resigned and King George appointed Winston Churchill.
Who was nevelle chamberlin?
he was the first prime minister during the world war ll of England , but then in 1945 Winston Churchill became prime minister of England.
British prime minister during most of ww2?
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England during WW2.
Who became prime minister of Britain?
Winston Churchill
Who became the Prime Minister of Britain in 1945?
Winston Churchill
Who became UK Prime Minister in 1940?
Winston Churchill.
What happened on the day Winston Churchill become prime minister?
Winston Churchill was prime Minister twice from 1940-1945 (WW2)and again from 1951-1955.
How old was Winston Churchill when he became Prime Minister?
Churchill became prime minister at the age of 66.
Did Winston churchill become prime minister of the oposition?
The Opposition doesn't have a Prime Minister. Winston Churchill became Leader of the Opposition when he lost the election in July 1945.
Who became the Prime Minister of the UK during WWll?
Winston Churchill became the Prime Minister of the UK during WWII.
Who became the prime minister of England in may of 1940?
Winston Churchill
Was churchill a president or prime minister?
Winston Churchill was a prime minister
When did Winston Churchill become the Prime Minister of the United Kingom?
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in 1941 after Neville Chamberlain became too ill to continue being the PM. He resigned and King George appointed Winston Churchill.
Who was the british prime minister who took over the war?
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in May 1940
Who became the natinal leader and an English prime minister and had difficulty in school?
Winston Churchill used to have a hard time in school when he was younger, but later became the national leader and an English Prime Minister. Winston Churchill was prime minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.
